Use of goldenseal arises from American Indian usage. The Cherokee used the roots as a wash for local inflammations a decoction for general debility, dyspepsia and to improve appetite.
Kosher Goldenseal Root [Kof K]
The Iroquois used a decoction of the root for whooping cough, diarrhea, liver disease, fever, sour stomach, flatulence, pneumonia and whiskey for heart trouble.